Arthur Godfrey

Also known as Arthur Morton Godfrey

American radio personality and television actor (1903–1983)

Film & TV

New York City, New York, USA

Arthur Morton Godfrey (August 31, 1903 – March 16, 1983) was an American radio and television broadcaster and entertainer who was sometimes introduced by his nickname, "The Old Redhead". No television personality of the 1950s enjoyed more clout or fame than Godfrey until an on-camera incident undermined his folksy image and triggered a gradual decline; the then-ubiquitous Godfrey helmed two…

Known for

The World of Amateur Radio — Self2011
Muppets Magic from 'The Ed Sullivan Show!' — Himself2003
Angels' Brigade — Himself1979
Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers — Uncle Wally1979
The Great Bank Hoax — Maj. Bryer (Ret.)1978
Flying High1978
MacArthur — Self (archive sound) (uncredited)1977
Citizens Band — Himself (voice)1977
The Love Boat — Ned Dunkmuller1977
Donny & Marie — Self1976

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Instance of: human
Given name: Arthur
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Manhattan
Place of death: Manhattan
Occupation: screenwriter
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Award: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Genre: pop music
Instrument: voice
Record label: Vee-Jay Records
Military branch: United States Air Force
Image: Arthur Michael Godfrey, NPG-9400084C 1.jpg
Number of children: 3

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Commons category: Arthur Godfrey
date of birth: 1903-08-31
date of death: 1983-03-16
cause of death: pulmonary emphysema
start of work period: 1929-00-00
writing language: English language
manner of death: natural causes

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